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Subtract 4/32 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 4/32

40/8 - 4/32 is 39/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   40/8 = 40 × 4/8 × 4 = 160/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/32 - 4/32 = 160 - 4/32 = 156/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/8
6. In mixed form: 47/8

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